Florida recruit Chris Walker’s academic issues continue to linger, as he still needs to complete three online courses that will get him eligible for the 2013-14 season, CBSSports.com reports. It’s possible that the situation may linger into August.

Walker, ranked as the No. 7 prospect by 247Sports for the class of 2013, is the Gators’ prize recruit in its incoming class. What’s sad are the circumstances of why Walker is in the position he’s in. His parents aren’t in the picture, and loyalty to his guardian may have cost him an opportunity to get ahead academically, CBS’ Gary Parrish notes.